| Stat | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
Population |
625,491 | Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census |
Area size |
1,277.07 km2 | Area size of the LGA in square kilometres |
All Crimes |
53,118 | Total number of crimes in the LGA |
Crimes per 1000 people |
84.92 | Total number of crimes per 1000 people |
Violent Crimes |
3,818 | Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...) |
Property Crimes |
27,777 | Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...) |
|
Violent Crimes per 1000 people |
6.10 | Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people |
|
Property Crimes per 1000 people |
44.41 | Total number of property crimes per 1000 people |
|
lgas with less Violent Crimes |
42.86% | Number of LGAs with less violent crimes |
|
lgas with less Property Crimes |
68.81% | Number of LGAs with less property crimes |
In 2024 in Gold Coast there were 18,061 reported cases of Theft.
18,061
In 2024 in Gold Coast there were 8,274 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.
8,274
In 2024 in Gold Coast there were 4,048 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.
4,048
In 2024 in Gold Coast there were 3,980 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.
3,980
In 2024 in Gold Coast there were 3,815 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.
3,815
In 2024 in Gold Coast there were 3,549 reported cases of Assault and related offences.
3,549
In 2024 in Gold Coast there were 3,356 reported cases of Property damage.
3,356
In 2024 in Gold Coast there were 2,254 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.
2,254
In 2024 in Gold Coast there were 1,922 reported cases of Deception.
1,922
In 2024 in Gold Coast there were 1,156 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.
1,156
In 2024 in Gold Coast there were 917 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.
917
In 2024 in Gold Coast there were 576 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.
576
In 2024 in Gold Coast there were 459 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.
459
In 2024 in Gold Coast there were 356 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.
356
In 2024 in Gold Coast there were 263 reported cases of Robbery.
263
In 2024 in Gold Coast there were 126 reported cases of Arson.
126
In 2024 in Gold Coast there were 6 reported cases of Homicide and related offences.
6
1 in 164
In 2024 in Gold Coast your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 164
1 in 123
In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 123
1 in 110
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110
1 in 23
In 2024 in Gold Coast your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 23
1 in 22
In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22
1 in 27
In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27
Gold Coast lga is ranked 35/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.
Gold Coast lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.
The top crime types in Gold Coast are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Disorderly and offensive conduct.
18,061 Theft cases were reported in Gold Coast in 2024.
Crime in Gold Coast has increased by 3.95% from 2023 to 2024.
There were 6 Homicide and related offences cases in Gold Coast in 2024.
The least safe suburb in Gold Coast is Stapylton, by rank and violent crimes rate.
The safest suburb in Gold Coast is Numinbah Valley, by rank and violent crimes rate.
Most dangerous suburbs in Gold Coast by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Stapylton, Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise.
The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.
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